Let us explore the wisdom of the history of African American Futures and imagine new worlds. Grounded in history, scholarship, music, and even Star Trek, this powerful perspective invites our creativity, honesty, and imagination toward a better world.
This service explores the transformative power of words as acts and belief as deep knowing. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of folktales, we reflect on how spoken words—whether intentional or not—initiate change, and how belief, far beyond hope or wishful thinking, can be cultivated through deliberate action. We’ll consider how simple rituals and moments of … Continue reading “The Power of Words and Belief: Shaping Reality Through Intention” – Denise McCormack, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
As we enter this holiday season, I want to ground us in how we communicate. We have talked a lot about communicating across differences. During the autumn harvest season, we may have some opportunities to communicate across differences with people we love. Author Charles Duhigg helps us unlock the language of connection. May we use this language of connection … Continue reading “Grounding in Connection” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
Who are our Sponsors, those who nourished us into existence? Gratitude, at its foundation, is to be thankful for life, for our part and place in this life, and to honor our Sources of Life in each moment of our existence. We will explore together, Our Sponsors, and how we might be the Sponsors worthy … Continue reading “We Are Grateful to Our Sponsors: In Gratitude to Our Ancestors,” – SaraRuth Wekoye Davis, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” The book of Ecclesiastes suggests that there is a time and season for everything. Let’s explore that idea together.
Inspired by the pragmatic and soul-grounding poetry of Ross Gay and the comforting poetry of John O’Donohue, let’s bring and share our favorite poems of joy. Let us explore the joy that is our birthright as the days shorten in the cycle of life.
What do we do with anger that comes from real trauma—personal or generational? This sermon explores the Book of Jonah as ancient wisdom literature that refuses to offer easy answers about forgiveness, instead inviting us into the slow, patient work of holding both justice and mercy. Through the story of a prophet confronting his oppressors’ … Continue reading “The Question That Remains: Jonah and the Patient Work of Healing” – Rachel Evans, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
Realizing that no matter what we do or have done, we have never been outside of our bodies, it isn’t surprising that there is a body wisdom. Maybe your stomach turns at specific times. Where and what is happening when you feel your body tighten up or constrict? In these times of intentional harm and … Continue reading “The Wisdom of the Body” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
We will celebrate language as a tool for communication, art, connection, community, democracy, and mental health. Language is an instrument of oppression and liberation, emotion and repression, information and disinformation, praise and reproach. It is such a natural part of our lives, that many of us take it for granted. Yet, the underutilization of language … Continue reading “A Love Letter to Language” – Dr. Edris Harrell, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
As we begin Disability History Month, let’s reflect on the offering of author and former Labor Secretary Robert B. Reich, who has come to believe that “The central struggle of civilization [is] fighting bullies—standing up against brutality.” His story is grounded in his own lived experiences as a child with dwarfism in the 1960s, and … Continue reading “Compassion in the Struggle” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
